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Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Space Star

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,791 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Space Star

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers substantially more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 595 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is significantly lighter – 940 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,465 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 589 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Ford Ranger
Mitsubishi Space Star

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Mitsubishi Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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Ford Ranger
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
-
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mitsubishi
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